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About the Course

This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches....

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Sep 16, 2018

I enjoyed this course and it helped me to understand the basic parts of American Law. My only suggestion is to provide even more cases as examples to demonstrate the doctrines and statutes. Thank you.

AT

Apr 9, 2020

A great first step on understanding the basic principles of American Law, providing an insight into impact on the systems we encounter on a daily basis and how these systems have developed over time.

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By Elizabeth H

Aug 6, 2020

I liked learning about the different types of law. It was an interesting course.

Elizabeth Hien

By Shyam H

Jun 26, 2020

Fantastic introduction. Legal scholars of many different areas teach with ease and conviction.

By Roeldi H

May 17, 2019

As a student of Law in a civil law system I found this course very educative. Totally worthy.

By Fang R

Apr 2, 2016

A very interesting course that uses case studies to learn the basic knowledge of American Law.

By Lee X Y

Dec 20, 2016

Very easy to follow and even a high school student like me can grasp the concept taught well!

By Jennifer W

Aug 28, 2022

Excellent introduction and the audio/video lecture series provides better clarity than most.

By D L Z

Mar 21, 2018

Wonderful course. Very useful. Concepts explained brilliantly by the instructors. Thank you!

By James H J

Sep 18, 2022

The course was well taught and the Instructors were very knowledgable about their subjects.

By DANIELLE

Dec 14, 2019

This course provides an excellent, accessible overview of the fundamentals of American law.

By Paola M C

Aug 31, 2016

It is a useful overview of what American law is and how it works. Has a practical approach.

By Demetrius G

Aug 16, 2022

This was a great introuction into American Law. The subject matter was easy to comprehend.

By Ali B

Jan 31, 2021

Really enjoyed this class. Felt way more comprehensive than a "normal" intro to law class.

By 杭晓睿

Sep 7, 2020

The first course here at Coursera, Had a great time, teachers were great. Awesome overall.

By Susan H

Jul 6, 2017

The professors' lectures are very helpful to guide me through the maze of US legal system.

By Maartje V M

Jul 26, 2016

Really enjoyed the different aspects of American Law. Very well explained and interesting!

By Vishnu J R

May 2, 2024

Comprehensive syllabus touching upon basics of American Legal System. Highly recommended.

By Nathan C

Jan 23, 2024

the course

was so easy a little bit because

it was a great

class course and simple

for me

By Albert P

Mar 21, 2021

Amazing. I wish the same format was made available in Coursera for a complete law degree.

By Tyler C

Jul 29, 2020

Great introduction to American Law even if you're not a law student or to-be law student!

By Keshav R

Apr 8, 2020

Awesome course! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in learning American law!

By Emmanuelle H

Jun 4, 2017

Really easy to understand. I would have preferred if there were more practical exercices.

By Bruna M

Aug 9, 2016

Ótima didática.

Excelentes professores.

Curso dinâmico e repleto de informações relevantes.

By Dr. T O D

May 22, 2017

This is definitely an excellent pre-law course. It gives a wide overwiew to American law

By ELADIO T

Jan 13, 2022

I have been born a new interest and it is to study more about American Law thanks a lot

By donear w

May 23, 2020

I REALLY ENJOYED ALL THE PROFESSOR, I LEARNED A LOT AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT CLASS